Question 1

Does Lighthouse Consultants, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lighthouse Consultants, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Lighthouse Consultants, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Lighthouse Consultants, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Lighthouse Consultants, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lighthouse Consultants, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	444
2022	2	2	288
2020	1	1	231
2017	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accountant G-100-25052-714731	$78,978	Arcadia, CA	Feb 21, 2025	May 11, 2026	444	Certified
Tax Accountant A-22252-19291	$65,700	Arcadia, CA	Sep 10, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	310	Certified
Tax Accountant A-22191-85757	$83,700	Arcadia, CA	Jul 11, 2022	Apr 3, 2023	266	Certified-Expired
Accountant A-20232-90173	$49,600	Arcadia, CA	Aug 21, 2020	Apr 9, 2021	231	Certified
Accountant A-17165-50750	$47,278	Arcadia, CA	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	85	Certified

Lighthouse Consultants, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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